Spicy Chile Oil Squid Recipes

OJINGEO BOKKEUM (SPICY STIR-FRIED SQUID)

Steps:

• Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Clean the squid (see note). Cut the body into about 3/4-inch rings (or slit the body open and cut into 3/4-inch wide, 2-inch long bite size pieces). Do not make the pieces too small as they will shrink when cooked. Cut the tentacles into the same lengths. See note if you want to score the squid.
• Mix the squid with the seasoning mix and marinate while preparing vegetables.
• Slice the onion. Cut the zucchini and carrot into half lengthwise and thinly slice into 2-inch long pieces. Cut the scallions 2-inches long.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the carrots, followed by the onions, zucchini, peppers and then the scallions. Stir fry the vegetables quickly only until they start to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Add the marinated squid and any remaining sauce to the center of the skillet. Stir fry just until the squid pieces curl up and turn opaque (about 2 minutes).
• Stir to mix the vegetables and the squid well for a minute. Drizzle the sesame oil over. (Do NOT overcook the squid. The squid will get tough.) Serve warm with a bowl of rice or on top of rice.

SPICY SQUID RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice squid horizontally into small pieces. (To make sure that you get rings instead of slice, don't cut open the squid after cleaning.)
• Blanch in water along with scallion and ginger. Remove.(By blanching squid before cooking, you can prevent water from being released while cooking.)
• Over low heat, fry ginger in 3 tbsp. oil.
• When the ginger begins to curl, and squid, garlic, and chili peppers. Still well.
• Add all other ingredients and ½ cup of water. Allow to boil.
• After 5 minutes, add basil
• Transfer to serving dish and serve.

SPICY CHILE OIL SQUID

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chile oil together in a bowl until soy-ginger sauce is smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet or wok over medium heat; add squid. Cook and stir squid, adding soy-ginger sauce, until sauce is reduced and thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter until well integrated.
• Squeeze lemon halves over squid to serve.

HOW TO MAKE CHILI OIL

Steps:

• Gather all the aromatics you plan to use. Place oil and selected aromatics into a pot with at least two inches of clearance between the oil and the rim of the pot. If using minimum aromatics, 1 ½ cups of oil should do it. If using all the aromatics, you can add up to 3 cups of oil.
• Set it over medium heat to start, then progressively lower it to medium low or low heat as the oil comes to temperature. The oil should be at about 225-250° F / 110-120° C and causing small bubbles to slowly rise from the aromatics. If you notice the spices sizzling more vigorously than that or turning dark too quickly, reduce the heat to cool it down. If you are not achieving small bubbles, slowly increase the heat. Hovering around 200-225° F is the safest way to prevent burning. Infuse the aromatics this way for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for best results.
• While the oil is infusing, prepare your Sichuan chili flakes by placing them in a heatproof bowl. If you used 1½ cups of oil, ¾ cup of chili flakes is best. For 3 cups of oil, use 1¼ cups of chili flakes. You can experiment within this range (if you like more oil and fewer flakes, for instance).
• Generally, the oil should be between 225-250° F (110-120° C) when pouring over the chili flakes. If you like a darker color, opt for 250-275° F/135° C. If your chili flakes are already super roasted, you may want to be closer to 225° F/110° C. When in doubt, test the oil on a small bowl of chili flakes before you do the rest. Carefully pour the hot oil through a strainer onto the chili flakes. Stir to evenly distribute the heat of the oil. You'll know you've gotten it right when you smell a "popcorn"-like smell that is not at all burnt-smelling.
• Stir in the salt, and allow the chili oil to cool. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Always use a clean utensil when handling to prevent spoilage. It can last for up to 6 months if handled in this way.

SPICY CHILI OIL

Steps:

• Place cooking oil, chilies, garlic cloves and gingerroot into an ovenproof glass bowl with lid.
• Bake in 300 oven for 1 hour until garlic cloves and gingerroot are golden brown.
• Remove to wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
• Line strainer with coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, strain oil into glass jar. Chill.
• Oil should be clear. Chill makes about 7/8 cups.

SPICY SQUID

Steps:

• Clean and grade squid in a diagonal pattern then slice in pieces.
• Prepare all ingredients and put aside.
• Heat wok to high heat with oil.
• Stir in the garlic and the squid.
• Stir-fry for one minute, then add all the other ingredients.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Serve with cooked white rice.

SPICY STIR FRIED SQUID (OJINGEO-BOKKEUM)

Steps:

• Combine the potato starch and ¼ cup water in a small bowl and mix well.
• Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hot pepper flakes, and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
• Heat up a pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil and stir-fry the onion, carrot, green onion, and green chili pepper for about 7 to 8 minutes until the green onions are wilted and the onion is a little translucent. Add the squid and seasoning paste. Stir fry for a few minutes until the squid turns opaque. Mix in the slurry and cook for 30 seconds.
• Serve right away as a side dish for rice.

SPICY SQUID SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Score the squid on a chopping board. Place in a bowl with the roasted chili paste and oil. Mix well. Place on a griddle or barbecue and grill for a few minutes each side until the squid is golden brown. Be careful not to overcook or the squid will be chewy.
• In the meantime, pound the ginger and garlic together in a pestle and mortar. Add the honey, lime, and fish sauce and mix well. Whisk in the sunflower and sesame oil.
• Chop the cucumber, pepper, spring onions and chili peppers and place in a bowl with mixed salad leaves, mint and coriander.
• Finely slice the grilled squid and add to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

CHINESE SPICY CHILI OIL

Steps:

• In a heat resistant bowl, put the following ingredients in this order: Sichuan Pepper, Sweet Paprika, Chili Powder, Gochugaru (Korean Chilli), White Sesame Seeds and salt.
• In a saucepan put the oil, the garlic and the sliced ginger, the spring onion cut into 3-4 parts according to the length and the rest of the spices.
• Cook over medium-low heat, when you see the ginger start to brown, cook for another 10 minutes.
• Transfer the oil into a jar and store outside or in the fridge. The oil can be used right away.

SPICY CHILE OIL SQUID

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chile oil together in a bowl until soy-ginger sauce is smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet or wok over medium heat; add squid. Cook and stir squid, adding soy-ginger sauce, until sauce is reduced and thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter until well integrated.
• Squeeze lemon halves over squid to serve.